| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $220.98 | 8.806% | $240.4395 | $240.44 | $240.45 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.98 | 4.148% | $188.4871 | $188.49 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.81 | 12.812% | $6.5544 | $6.55 | $6.55 | $6.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.87 | 8.135% | $163.1433 | $163.14 | $163.15 | $163.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.57 | 8.596% | $49.4872 | $49.49 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.39 | 5.576% | $169.3333 | $169.33 | $169.35 | $169.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.69 | 4.756% | $179.8556 | $179.86 | $179.85 | $179.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $936.29 | $997.3004 | $997.30 | $997.35 | $997.30 | |